PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent prior to September 21, 2010 and a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted. The symptoms have caused moderate to severe occupational and social impairment.

The appeal to reopen a claim for PTSD is granted.,The claims for bilateral hallux valgus with hammertoe deformity and left hip disorder are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since May 16, 2018. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms and impairment in occupational and social functioning.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence linking his current symptoms to his military service.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is presumed to have been caused by his herbicide agent exposure in service. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and cirrhosis of the liver are not related to service.

The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's linear scar of the right foot is not compensable, and her painful scar does not warrant a higher rating.,Her PTSD due to military sexual trauma, including major depressive disorder, recurrent, results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent disabling before January 30, 2012 and has been rated as 50 percent disabling from January 30, 2012 to before September 21, 2017. The Veteran's disability picture does not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any time.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD prior to May 3, 2010 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the symptoms described by the Veteran.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 50 percent disability rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating or total disability based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD was denied as he did not file a formal or informal claim prior to January 2, 2009. The appeal seeking an increased rating for right ear hearing loss is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claims before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. A new VA examination is required to provide adequate diagnoses and etiology opinions for all of the claimant’s acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for verification of the Veteran's reported in-service stressor and a determination on whether he currently has a psychiatric disability related to service.

The Veteran's spouse is entitled to an earlier effective date of April 23, 2014 for the payment of dependency allowance due to a prior claim received by VA on that date.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of increased evaluation and TDIU due to PTSD with major depressive disorder. The Veteran needs to provide information about his treatment providers, obtain any outstanding records, and undergo VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD and for TDIU due to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran should be provided with a new VA examination, and any additional development is required before these issues can be reconsidered.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence of a stressor. The Veteran needs to provide additional information or have further investigation conducted.

The Board granted service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability, diagnosed as inflammatory facet joint arthropathy. The appeal was dismissed for the issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) and chronic depression.

The Veteran's PTSD, MDD, and GAD have caused total occupational and social impairment from March 28, 2013 to March 13, 2015. The Board granted a 100% rating for this period.